Karina threw out those words and ran off.

The only place she could go was the hospital, where she had switched shifts to cover the night shift.

Tonight, the hospital hallways were unusually quiet, with only the occasional beeping of medical equipment breaking the silence.

As usual, Karina patrolled the patient ward, checking on the conditions of her patients.

But then, an unexpected figure appeared before her.

Kieran hobbled toward her, leaning heavily on his crutches, his gait uneven.

Karina wrinkled her nose. What was that smell?

It seemed to be coming from him. The closer he got, the stronger the scent became.

alcohol, and his eyes

slurred her name, his voice thick and indistinct. Suddenly, he reached out and grabbed her wrist

tried to pull

are you doing here? Let go

Karina turned her head

Do you think they can get here faster than I can grab you? Karina, you can't escape me. You belong to me." His voice, low and sinister, sent chills down Karina's spine. Goosebumps

nurses' station, where she knew her colleagues would be-and where she could

her go. Gritting his teeth against the pain, he

hand over her mouth, muffling her scream. Her cries for help

squirmed and

strength was overwhelming. He dragged her toward the stairwell, ignoring her frantic

BUMS

her head and tried to bite his hand, but Kieran seemed prepared. His

wall with brutal force. Her body slammed

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